Citrus syrup


Citrus syrup
This citrus-flavoured syrup blends the bitterness of the zest with the delicious acidity of the juice. It can be used to soak biscuits or cakes when making desserts.

You can make this with whatever citrus fruits you prefer. It can be prepared in advance and will keep for several days.
71 K 3.9/5 (11 reviews)
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Last modified on: December 30th 2019
For 600 ml, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 8 min.
Resting: 1 hour
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 1 hour 15 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
Citrus syrup
Put 300 g caster sugar and 200 g water into a saucepan.

Bring to the boil on high heat.

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Citrus syrup
Take off the heat and grate the zest of 2 lemons and 2 limes directly into syrup while it is still really hot. Mix well.

Stage 3 - 1 hour
Citrus syrup
Cover the saucepan with plastic film, then leave to cool.

Stage 4 - 2 min.
Citrus syrup
When the syrup is cold, pour in the juice of the fruit you have zested.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Citrus syrup
Mix well and your citrus syrup is ready.

Stage 6
Citrus syrup
If you will not be using it right away, pour the syrup into a bottle or jar which seals well and keep in the fridge.
Remarks
For the best flavour, it is important to respect the temperatures: 1) Add the zest to the hot syrup (stage 2) and pour the juice into the cold syrup (stage 4).

If you don't like the texture of zest, filter the syrup through a fine strainer before use or bottling.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a sealed container.
Source: After Thomas Marie (award-winning French baker: MOF Boulanger).
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe4 RDI=2 %340 RDI=30 %01,390 RDI=70 %5,830 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g040 RDI=3 %0140 RDI=7 %600 RDI: 7 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
How much will it cost?
  • For 600 ml : 1.40 €

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